Neck pain can result from tight muscles or restricted movements in joints; overuse injuries that occur after prolonged sitting or improper posture; or injuries and accidents that may be sport, work, or even motor vehicle related.

When muscles in the neck are tight or injured they may cause pain at the site of muscle or tendon attachment. It is also possible for muscles to refer pain to other parts of the body away from the neck. For example the muscles at the base of your skull can refer pain to your temples. Joints are very similar to muscles in that they can refer pain away from the site of injury. Injury at the joint, like a tight or injured muscle, can result in restricted movement. Neck pain can also affect the nerves in your neck which can produce symptoms such as numbness or tingling in your arms and hands.

When receiving treatment for tight or injured muscles and joints, your chiropractor may give you strengthening exercises in addition to stretching exercises. This is especially important in overuse injuries as the goal is to not only reduce pain, improve range of movement, but also to decrease the frequency of occurrence.​Not sure what to expect at Haptic Health and Chiropractic? We offer free 15 minute consultations to answer these questions. Dr. Judith McCann is a chiropractor in Sharon trained to assess neck pain, headaches, neck tightness, and associated numbness and tingling in your hands, as well as provide appropriate treatment or referral as needed.

We're open again! Our doors were temporarily closed for the move but we are back offering chiropractic, acupuncture, rehabilitation, and custom orthotic services to York Region. We are excited to join ranks with The Lamppost Counselling Services and offer our services to the Sharon community. We are located opposite the Sharon Temple on Leslie Street and accepting new patients! Email, website, and phone number are still the same :)

While located in Sharon, our services extend to Holland Landing, Bradford, Newmarket, Aurora, Mount Albert, Queensville, and Keswick. We offer free 15 minute consultations, so don't hesitate to give us a call if you have any questions about how we can help you :)

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Dr. Judith McCann has been living in York Region for over 15 years. After going to Queen's University in Kingston for Kinesiology, and Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto to become a chiropractor, she decided to move back and open Haptic Health and Chiropractic in Newmarket. In February 2017, Haptic Health and Chiropractic moved 10 minutes up the road to Sharon in East Gwillimbury.

Sharon and the surrounding communities have a lot to offer. The nearby trails and conservation areas are perfect for runs, hikes, and walks. Additionally, Dr. McCann enjoys simplistic home workouts that use body weight, elastic bands, and weights. She believes that health and fitness does not have to result in an extravagant expense.​In the community, Dr. McCann has had the opportunity to be a part of the Wellness 360 Team at Southlake Regional Health Centre and a member of the York Harmony Chorus. Currently she is a member of the Newmarket Board Gamers Group and an active member at one of the local gyms.